Turkish Airlines inaugurated its regular flights to Chengdu, one of the leading economic, cultural, and technological centers in western China, on November 11. With this addition, the city becomes the airline's fourth destination in mainland China, joining Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou.
With over 21 million inhabitants, Chengdu is known for its commercial, logistics, and financial activity. The city is home to numerous multinational companies in strategic sectors such as electronics, automotive, aviation, biotechnology, and artificial intelligence.
In addition to its economic importance, Chengdu boasts significant tourist appeal. Recognized by UNESCO as a "City of Gastronomy," it is internationally renowned for its Sichuan cuisine and for hosting the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, a center dedicated to the conservation and reproduction of this species.
To mark the launch of this new connection, Murat Şeker, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines, highlighted the strategic importance of the Chinese market for the company and noted that the addition of Chengdu will allow it to further expand its presence in the country.
He also expressed his confidence that the new route would help strengthen trade, cultural and tourism ties between Türkiye and China, facilitating travel between the two countries.
Turkish Airlines will offer three weekly flights between Istanbul and Chengdu, departing on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Return flights from the Chinese city will operate on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
The new route will connect Chengdu directly with Istanbul and, from there, with the airline's extensive international network. The service will operate from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
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